CVE-2023-4492
CVE-2023-4492 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Easy Address Book Web Server Project Easy Address Book Web Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Easy Address Book Web Server Project Easy Address Book Web Server
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- Last modified:
Description
Vulnerability in Easy Address Book Web Server 1.6 version, affecting the parameters (firstname, homephone, lastname, middlename, workaddress, workcity, workcountry, workphone, workstate and workzip) of the /addrbook.ghp file, allowing an attacker to inject a JavaScript payload specially designed to run when the application is loaded
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-4492?
- Vulnerability in Easy Address Book Web Server 1.6 version, affecting the parameters (firstname, homephone, lastname, middlename, workaddress, workcity, workcountry, workphone, workstate and workzip) of the /addrbook.ghp file, allowing an attacker to inject a JavaScript payload specially designed to run when the application is loaded
- How severe is CVE-2023-4492?
- CVE-2023-4492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-4492 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-4492?
- CVE-2023-4492 affects Easy Address Book Web Server Project Easy Address Book Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-4492?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-4492 published?
- CVE-2023-4492 was published on 2023-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:easy_address_book_web_server_project:easy_address_book_web_server:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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